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Video: Grower completes world’s first Capulet bean harvest

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Lincolnshire grower Andrew Ward has successfully harvested the world’s first field-scale trial of Capulet spring beans destined for the baked bean market.

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Harvesting lodged and dry crops made easier with the S3 AWS Airbar

Real Agriculture

Harvesting pulse crops that are low to the ground, whether through lodging or because of a dry season, can lead to shatter losses, reducing yield, grain quality and complicating harvest. The concept behind the S3 AWS Airbar is to have an air assist system attached to the combine header that directs what would otherwise be Read More

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Corn School: Setting the combine for harvest efficiency

Real Agriculture

Why is it so important for corn growers to get their combine settings right before they roll into the field to harvest grain? Read More Why is it so important for corn growers to get their combine settings right before they roll into the field to harvest grain? He says when growers are paying $800,000 or more for a combine and the.

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Poll: What’s holding up harvest?

Real Agriculture

As far as averages go, the 2024 harvest season is chugging along around the average for most provinces. Some farmers are fully caught up with what’s ready, even though early indications were for an earlier than normal harvest. But like most averages, the number doesn’t tell the whole story.

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Deere demonstrates how automation can improve harvest efficiency

Real Agriculture

Farmers got their first look at new John Deere predictive ground speed automation harvesting technology this fall and they like what they’ve seen, reports Bergen Nelson, Deere’s go-to-market manager for harvesting equipment. Read More

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Harvest 2023: Slow progress in snatch and grab harvest

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Northern Ireland reports a smooth harvest despite showers, something Irish farmers are used to during harvest, while wheat in England has lost its shine to the elements.

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The truth about the harvest hangover with Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert

Real Agriculture

In Episode 14 of the Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert discuss this year’s challenging harvest, from managing unpredictable weather to empowering the team through cross-training and delegation. Read More

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